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    Vietnam, Japan honour traditional silk, brocade weaving

    NDO/VNA – An exchange event introducing the woven silk and brocade products of Vietnam and Japan opened in Hoi An ancient city in the central province of Quang Nam on August 18, as part of the 16th Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange.

    Traditional celebration of Doan Ngo festival replicated in Hanoi

    NDO/VNA - An ancient ritual was recently reproduced at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi as part of the celebration of the Doan Ngo festival.

    Retaining the vitality of ‘Bai Choi’ folk singing

    NDO – The constant changes in contemporary life have pushed the art of ‘Bai Choi’ folk singing, which was recognised by the UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, to the brink of being forgotten. However, thanks to the whole-hearted efforts from local residents and authorities of Quang Ngai Province, the art form’s beautiful melodies and vitality have been well preserved and promoted among the younger generation.

    Ancient Oc Eo artefacts on exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City

    NDO - An exhibition displaying over 300 ancient Oc Eo artefacts opened at the National Museum of Vietnamese History in Ho Chi Minh on November 29.

    Thang Long citadel featured through woodblocks

    NDO/VNA - An exhibition featuring the Thang Long imperial citadel through the Nguyen dynasty’s woodblocks was held at the relic site in Hanoi on November 23 as part of activities to mark the Vietnamese Heritage Day.

    International workshop seeks to preserve Nguyen dynasty’s cultural heritage

    NDO/ VNA – An international workshop was held in the central province of Thua Thien Hue on September 16 to seek ways to preserve and promote cultural heritage values during the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945).

    Hoi An’s history told through printing woodblocks, imperial rescripts

    NDO - The historic milestones of the UNESCO-listed ancient town of Hoi An, and Quang Nam province in general, are being told through an exhibition featuring relevant printing woodblocks and imperial decrees.

    Community-based heritage conservation: A sound approach to cultural preservation

    NDO – Community-based heritage conservation has not only benefited people living in the area but also proven itself as the most effective and sustainable way to safeguard heritages and promote local tourism.

    Scape

    NDO – The recent programme themed ‘Rang ro mien quan ho’ (Radiance of Love Duet Singing Region) was chosen as the highlight of the 2019 'Visiting the land of Quan Ho (Love Duet) singing' Festival, which is held by the Bac Ninh provincial People’s Committee from February 13-28.

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